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Control & Instrument Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team on this brand new facility. As the C&I Technician you’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of critical plant. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Control & Instrument Technician you will be responsible for:
  • Fault finding, installing, maintaining and testing all control equipment as directed by the C&I Engineer
  • Calibrations and loop checking of instruments
  • Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
  • Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
  • Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
  • Assist in outage planning and coordination
  • Recommending plant spares to the C&I Engineer
  • Ensuring strict HSE compliance
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A recognised qualification in electrical / electronic engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
  • Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
  • Recognised Control & Instrumentation / Automation Apprenticeship
      Personal skills The Control & Instrument Technician would suit someone with:
  • At least years maintenance experience with a range of equipment including DCS & PLC systems, Instrumentation (maintenance and calibration) which includes; Flow, Level, Pressure etc
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment) and Environmental Permits
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc.
  • Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures
  • Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential
      Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrument Technician role
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Training & professional development
  • Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant
INDPOW  

Shift Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team on this brand new facility. As the Shift Team Leader you’ll be involved in the supervision of the Operations Team including Shift Operators and Fuel Operators ensuring safe & efficient operation of the plant. There will be a focus on improving efficiency & plant performance to meet contractual obligations in terms of availability & power production. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Shift Team leader you will be responsible for:
  • Responsible for supervising shift teams to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the plant, organising shift cover when needed.
  • Directing duties from the control room, overseeing plant inspections, adjustments, environmental compliance and overall site Health & Safety.
  • Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as a Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of applying the safe system of work including carrying out isolations, issuing permits, switching and earthing.
  • Carrying out (and develop) risk assessments and will be working closely with the management team to improve and minimise the impacts at the Energy from Waste Plant.
  • Routine testing to ensure emergency safety and environmental procedures and recording information as required.
  • Provide training & mentoring to facility staff and take an active part in their personal development plans.
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A recognised qualification in an engineering field at HNC level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
  • Ideally qualified with an IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
  • Ideally a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.
      Personal skills The Shift Team Leader would suit someone with:
  • At least five years supervisory or leadership experience or able to demonstrate extensive leadership qualities.
  • Qualified to act as a Senior Authorised Person / SAP for all HV Switching activities.
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, Nuclear / Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc ideally with Steam Raising plant.
  • Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
  • Experience in leading a team of Process Operators / Technicians.
  • Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.
      Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Training & professional development
  • Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant
INDPOW  

EC&I Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute's Power Team are  looking for an EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technician to join a large, brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Leicestershire. The facility, which is now in full time operations, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 455,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 40 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 80,000 homes. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the EC&I Engineer in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC&I assets on site. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!     Responsibilities and duties: As the EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station
  • Fault finding/maintaining mostly electrical system; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc. and Instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems
  • Calibrating instrumentation
  • Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work
  • Supervising 3rd party contractors
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
  • To ensure the availability of plant spares
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry
  • A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline
    Personal skills The EC&I Technician would suit someone with:
  • At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature etc) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and PLC)
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
  • Experience with High-Voltage equipment such as transformers / switchgear will be advantageous.
    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
  • Highly competitive basic salary
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Overtime
  • Full training plans
  • Opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste plant
  • Full and extensive benefits package
    INDPOW

 
Control & Instrumentation Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astutes Power Team are working exclusively with Marchwood Power Limited who own & operate the Marchwood Gas Fired Power Station in Southampton. This plant is able to produce 900MW of Power in a Combined Cycle configuration. Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team. The C&I Technician is an integral role within the Maintenance department responsible for the short & long term maintenance on all Control & Instrumentation assets as well as supporting on projects & outages. This excellent opportunity offers an attractive salary up to £54,500 per year plus overtime opportunity, bonus and full benefits package. For candidates willing to consider moving for the right role, there is also relocation assistance available.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out pre-planned / reactive maintenance and calibrations on instrumentation equipment including pressure, level, flow, temperature sensors
  • Performing fault finding and maintenance activities on the Control System which includes the Siemens T3000 Control System & Siemens S7 PLC’s
  • Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the power station
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects
  • Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A recognised Process Control / Instrumentation / Automation / Electronics engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry e.g. power station, pharmaceutical plant, steels works, paper mill, manufacturing etc.
  • An HNC / ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering would be advantageous
  • Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification
      Personal skills The Control & Instrumentation Technician would suit someone with:
  • Experience with control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC’s) and instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level etc) equipment
  • Practical knowledge of maintenance procedures and processes associated with heavy process industries
  • Ability to confidently carry out loop checks and ladder logic
  • Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID’s
  • Competent with Permit to Work systems
  • Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the role such as HASAWA, SIS, PSSR & ATEX
    Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Technician role:
  • Excellent salary and package up to £54,500 (DOE)
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Pension
  • Days position
  • Opportunity to work on a large, efficient, thermal power station
  • Further benefits available
 

EC&I Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute's Power Team are  looking for an EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technician to join a large, brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire. The facility, which is now in full time operations, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the EC&I Engineer in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC&I assets on site. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!     Responsibilities and duties: As the EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station
  • Fault finding/maintaining mostly electrical system; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc. and Instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems
  • Calibrating instrumentation
  • Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work
  • Supervising 3rd party contractors
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
  • To ensure the availability of plant spares
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry
  • A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline
    Personal skills TheE C&I Technician would suit someone with:
  • At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature etc) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and PLC)
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
  • Experience with High-Voltage equipment such as transformers / switchgear will be advantageous.
    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
  • Highly competitive basic salary
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Overtime
  • Full training plans
  • Opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste plant
  • Full and extensive benefits package
    INDPOW

 
Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance Team on this brand new facility. As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician you’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of critical plant. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:
  • Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, gearboxes etc .
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
  • To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements.
  • Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects.
  • Supervising and setting to work on site contractors.
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS.
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
  • To ensure the availability of plant spares.
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A recognised qualification in Mechanical engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
  • Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
  • Recognised Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship.
      Personal skills The Mechanical Technician would suit someone with:
  • At least three years hands on maintenance experience.
  • Familiar with Health & Safety Regulations such as LOLER, PUWER & PSSR.
  • Hands on experience with a range of equipment including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, gearboxes etc.
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc. Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
  • Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.
      Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Training & professional development
  • Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant
INDPOW  

Technical Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a company who provide maintenance solutions and technical support to large process plants including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Petrochemical and Aggregate Production Facilities to recruit aTechnical Sales Manager to identify business opportunities within the market. The Technical Sales Manager role comes with a salary up to £50,000 + van, laptop and phone If you're a Sales Manager with an Engineering / Technical background, ideally within the Power Generation sector then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Sales Manager role Reporting to the Mechanical/ Electrical Directors, you will be responsible for:
  • Strengthening the company's relationships with existing customers by understanding their requirements to position our services to meet those requirements
  • Developing new business opportunities, extending the client base and producing new business growth
  • Making presentations to promote new products and services
  • Compiling quotations and sales specifications.
  • Working closely with the management team to review and refine the sales strategy in light of market intelligence
  • Advising on after-sales service
  • Carrying out competitor analysis and understanding their products and services
  • Development and delivery of a Sales Strategy
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Proven background in Sales / Business Development Environment
  • Power Generation / Engineering experience
Personal skills The Technical Sales Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good telephone manner
  • Knowledge of sales pipeline development, comes with a strategy to open doors
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Must be able to use IT proficiently (Microsoft suite) to ensure sales administration process is completed efficiently
Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Manager role
  • Industry competitive salary up to £50,000 per year
  • Use of Company Van & Fuel Card
  • Training & Development
  • Company Laptop & Mobile
  • Full company benefits
INDPOW  

Engineering Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute's Power Team are working looking for an Engineering / Maintenance Manager for a state of the art CCGT Power Station in South Lincolnshire. This station has a generating capacity of over 800MW comprised of two gas turbines and one steam turbine. As the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for the day to day maintenance & longer term maintenance strategy, focusing on maximising plant availability & reliability. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!                        Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Developing and managing the full maintenance strategy for the site
  • Managing the Asset Criticality register, planning outages and overseeing the unplanned outages / shutdowns
  • Optimizing processes including planning, scheduling and execution activities to increase maintenance plant availability
  • Overseeing the PPSR legislation on site and ensuring full adherence to H&S and legislation
  • Lead the condition monitoring program
  • Assist with the development of QA systems and managing KPI’s
  • Manage third party agreements & contracts
      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally qualified with a HNC or Degree in a relevant Engineering field
  • IOSH or NEBOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification
      Personal skills The Engineering Manager would suit someone with:
  • At least 5 years experience working on a Thermal Power Station or similar such as CCGT, Coal, Biomass, Waste to Energy, Cogeneration etc – similar Heavy Industry will also be relevant such as Petrochemical, Refineries etc
  • Proven experience in supervising & leading multi-disciplined maintenance teams and delivering an effective maintenance strategy
  • Full knowledge of PSSR, LOLER, PUWER and other relevant legislation such as BS PAS 55, ISO etc
  • Budget, P&L and Contract management experience
    Salary and benefits of the Engineering Manager role
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Pension
  • Full benefits package
INDPOW  

Mechanical Area Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
 stute's Power Team are exclusively working with the SAICA Group to support the recruitment for a Mechanical Engineer for their Combined Heat & Power Plant located at their Papermill Facility in Manchester. As Mechanical Area Engineer you will be the specialist Engineer looking after the “Balance of Plant” on the Power Plant. This includes the material handling equipment, boiler & heat recovery generators, water treatment plant and ancillary equipment. Ideally you’ll be qualified with a HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering, have several years experience in the aforementioned plant & equipment and able to lead & deliver a mechanical maintenance strategy focused on improvement plant reliability, availability and efficiency. If you’re a Mechanical Engineer and are looking to join a modern Power Station then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Area Engineer role Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Supporting the Mechanical Team Leader with the scheduling & coordination of mechanical maintenance tasks.
  • Creating of documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Work Packs and Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) as and when required.
  • Reviewing and updating work instructions and using Maximo to update projects and maintenance tasks including work orders, spares & parts.
  • Supervising technicians, craftsman and contractors during shutdowns and monitoring KPI’s.
  • Development & maintenance of working methods and practises including carrying out Root Cause Analysis and incident investigations.
  • Management of all legislative requirements within the Power Station including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
  • Identify and support plant improvement projects and CAPEX applications within the Power Station.
  • Develop long term maintenance strategy through life time estimations of assets and long term service plans.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally qualified with a minimum HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous
  • Time served Apprentice in Mechanical Engineering
Personal skills The Mechanical Area Engineer role would suit someone who has:
  • At least five years experience working in an Engineering capacity on a similar heavy industry plant – ideally utilising high pressure steam systems such as Power Plants, Refineries, COMAH sites etc.
  • Extensive experience utilising maintenance methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis to maximise asset availability.
  • Experience with management of sub-contractors.
  • Working knowledge of PSSR, LOLER, PUWER regulations
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Area Engineer role
  • Competitive Salary – please enquire for full information
  • Full benefits package include Bonus opportunity
INDPOW  

Mechanical Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Heavy Industry Essex Circa £40,000 + overtime + van + laptop+ phone

 

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading serving company who operate within various sectors including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Utilities, FMCG, Petrochemical and many more to deliver maintenance, resources, technical support and repairs.

This is a field based position covering Essex and South East parts of London. You may also be required to travel further afield within the UK as they grow their client base.

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
  • Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
  • Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • Supervising contracted labour when on site

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications:

  • Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
  • Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
  • Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
  • As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

 

Salary & Benefits

What's on offer for this exciting role:

  • Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
  • Overtime (1.5x)
  • Company van + mobile + laptop
  • Pension
  • An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 who can tell you more.